Around Town
Francesca Orlando’s Grilled Peaches & Cream
Looking for a unique, light and healthy dessert to cap off a summer meal? Try these grilled peaches and cream! It’s a recipe from Board Certified, Holistic Nutritionist, Francesca Orlando of Healthful Living SD!
Get to Know Manna Semby, ND, MSCP, IFMCP — A Midlife Health Specialist
Dr. Manna Semby is a dedicated North County naturopathic and functional medicine doctor with a special focus on treating perimenopausal women. Dr. Manna is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designee. Through her personalized, naturopathic and functional medicine practice — Aruna — Dr. Manna is also a Midlife Health Specialist. She’s an expert at guiding women toward solutions during a stage of life that is often filled with physical strains, emotional confusion, and mental stresses.
Meet a Mom — Natalie Miller, DDS, MS — Great Smiles PDO
Such a pleasure to introduce our community of moms to a multi-talented and caring orthodontist at Great Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Dr. Natalie Miller is also a mom who grew up in North County. Dr. Miller has a unique story of marrying her childhood sweetheart. She and her future husband even lived on the same street growing up! Be sure to read our interview to get a glimpse of Natalie’s North County life.
Meet a Mom — Vegan Restaurateur
Pinky Cole built a hundred million dollar restaurant brand, from the ground up. With 12 locations from Brooklyn to Dallas, she started out selling burgers via Instagram and a food truck in Atlanta, Georgia. Along the way she married Derrick Hayes (the owner of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, a very non-vegan restaurant in Atlanta).
Tomato Basil Tart Recipe
This Tomato Basil Tart recipe from the moms behind Habitual Hostess is all about tomatoes—the quintessential summer produce star, elevated when paired with fresh basil.
Summer Skewers from Habitual Hostess
Skip the oven this summer with this assembly-only app from the talented moms behind Habitual Hostess!
Summer Citrus Salad Recipe!
This recipe from sisters Barbara and Carolina of Host to Perfection is, well, close to perfection. On hot summer nights, we’re always looking for recipes that don’t require us to turn on an oven—and this Summer Citrus Salad hits the spot.
Meet a Mom — Team US Women’s Soccer Star Crystal Dunn
Crystal Dunn is in Paris for her third Olympic Games as part of Team USA’s women’s soccer roster. The Gotham FC star recently turned 32, making her one of the older team members, and she takes her responsibility as a leader seriously. “My role going into this Olympics is that of a veteran player. I’m jumping into a role mentoring younger players, but also making sure I’m ready to make an impact no matter what role is given to me.” Crystal Dunn discusses her Paris plans, introducing her son to soccer and more.
Top Tips for A Smooth Transition Home from Camp
Like college students heading home from school, children returning home from camp have a big adjustment ahead. Sometimes, re-entry can become…rocky. It’s not just kids getting used to living back under our roof; we parents likely miss our break from driving and dinner duty.
Meet a Mom — Mackenzie Rubish — North County Winner of Roku’s The Great American Baking Show
If you’re into baking and you live in North County, you probably know her. She’s the Oceanside native who made her mark across the pond in a show ironically titled “The Great American Baking Show” on The Roku Channel. Mackenzie Rubish, is our hometown baking queen! And San Diego can’t get enough of her — from parades to newscasts, to write ups in local papers and magazines. Now, it’s my turn! I got to chitchat with this kind soul and Star Baker.
